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Overview |
MDC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Miami Gardens, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,245 | 6,370 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mdc.edu | stu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MDC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,987 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,947 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $24,052 | $12,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,478 | $28,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,647 | $22,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
MDC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,520 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
MDC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MDC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,703 | $22,753 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $235 |
Diversity |
MDC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
MDC | St. Thomas University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MDC | St. Thomas University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than St. Thomas University based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 6,370 students)
MDC vs. St. Thomas University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MDC or St. Thomas University?
- St. Thomas University is 1,540.7% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310.2% higher at St. Thomas University than Miami Dade College ($32,600.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than St. Thomas University ($5,478 vs. $28,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Thomas University are 93% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($12,460 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Thomas University than Miami Dade College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Thomas University students is 241% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($22,668 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, MDC or St. Thomas University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Thomas University or MDC .
MDC vs. St. Thomas University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MDC or St. Thomas University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between St. Thomas University and MDC.
- Graduates from St. Thomas University earn on average $22,300 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $14,050 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Thomas University graduates. ($8,703 vs. $22,753)
- MDC graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than St. Thomas University graduates. ($89 vs. $235)
- More St. Thomas University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/